FALL WINTER 2017-2018 WRITING PRACTICE

October 22
November 19
January 7
February 4
March 4

 Artspace Buffalo Lofts 

Sundays from 4 to 6

$15 

RSVP patpendleton39@gmail.com

This begins the Fall/Winter 2017-2018 season of the 6th year of expressive writing that began at the C.G. Jung Center in 2013 and has carried on since 2015 with a small group of dedicated writers at my residence at Artspace Buffalo Lofts.

"Write the whole truth about the life you know." These words by author Henry Miller describes the essence of the Sunday afternoon writing practice group.

Writers write their truths in a supportive atmosphere using various prompts to initiate timed writing sessions. This approach is based on the methods of Natalie Goldberg--borrowing strongly from the writing practice approach popularized in the books of Natalie Goldberg, beginning with Writing Down the Bones.

No previous experience is required--just bring a notebook and pen. 

WINTER/SPRING 2017 WRITING PRACTICE

March19

May 7

June 4

 Artspace Buffalo Lofts 

Sundays from 4 to 6

$15 

RSVP patpendleton39@gmail.com

This begins the Winter/Spring season of the 5th year of expressive writing that began at the C.G. Jung Center in 2013 and has carried on since 2015 with a small group of dedicated writers at my residence at Artspace Buffalo Lofts.

"Write the whole truth about the life you know." These words by author Henry Miller describes the essence of the Sunday afternoon writing practice group.

Writers write their truths in a supportive atmosphere using various prompts to initiate timed writing sessions. This approach is based on the methods of Natalie Goldberg, Pat Schneider, and Lawrence Spann...borrowing strongly from the writing practice approach popularized in the books of Natalie Goldberg, beginning with Writing Down the Bones.

No previous experience is required--just bring a notebook and pen. 

SIT, WALK, WRITE: A Contemplative Writing Retreat October 23, 2016

Contemplative Writing Retreat October 23, 2016

 
SIT mindfully to experience stillness and silence.

WALK mindfully to connect with the body and ground.

WRITE mindfully to reflect the mind.

LISTEN mindfully to connect with others.

Inspired by Natalie Goldberg's The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language, I have previously offered this four-hour retreat at the C.G. Jung Center, but for the first time, I will host this event at Shambhala Meditation Group of Buffalo. Registration is required. Please use link at top of page to find out more.

FALL 2016 WRITING SALON

October 2
November 6
December4

 Artspace Buffalo Lofts 

from 4 to 6

$15 

RSVP patpendleton39@gmail.com

The Fall 2016 concludes the 4th year of expressive writing that began at the C.G. Jung Center in 2013 and has carried on since 2015 with a small group of dedicated writers at my residence at Artspace Buffalo. The group currently has space for a couple new people. Please contact me if interested (patpendleton39@gmail.com).

"Write the whole truth about the life you know." These words by author Henry Miller describes the essence of the Sunday afternoon writing practice group.

Writers write their truths in a supportive atmosphere using various prompts to initiate timed writing sessions. This approach is based on the methods of Natalie Goldberg, Pat Schneider, and Lawrence Spann...borrowing strongly from the writing practice approach popularized in the books of Natalie Goldberg, beginning with Writing Down the Bones.

No previous experience is required. 

Bring a notebook and pen. 

Refreshments will be served.

SPRING-SUMMER 2016 WRITING SALON

Sunday Afternoon Writing Practice:

April 17

June 5
July 17
August 21

1219 Main Street from 4 to 6

$15 

RSVP patpendleton39@gmail.com

WINTER 2016 WRITING SALON

As the snow falls...

Join us on two Sunday afternoons from 4 to 6 for social writing practice (writing with others plus refreshments).

February 7 and March 13, 2016

This time marks the 30th anniversary of Writing Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg's inspired guide that initiated me to this process.

RSVP
patpendleton39@gmail.com

FALL 2015 WRITING SALON

Writing Practice continues 

at ARTSPACE...

Sundays

Oct. 18

Nov. 08 

Dec. 13

4 to 6pm

$15 per session

RSVP to patpendleton39@gmail.com

SUMMER 2015 WRITING SALON

Writing Practice continues 

at ARTSPACE...

Sundays 
June 28
July 26
Sept. 13

4 to 6pm

$15 per session

RSVP to patpendleton39@gmail.com



Mark your calendar for Fall dates...

Oct. 18, Nov. 8, Dec. 13

SPRING 2015 WRITING SALON AT ARTSPACE

Sundays March 22, April 19, May 17, 2015

4-6pm 

Artspace Lofts at 1219 Main Street

A recent article explores "Writing Your Way to Happiness."   

READ NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE 

Attend a relaxed gathering to write with others. While happiness may not be the goal here, you will likely be surprised by what you find yourself writing about. Writing Practice is inspired by an approach popularized by author and teacher Natalie Goldberg. It is a bit like taking a walk with your mind. No preparation or special experience is required. Various prompts will guide participants in timed writing sessions followed by periods of reading aloud. Please bring notebook and pen.

$15 per session

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  (refreshments included)

RSVP at 
patpendleton39@gmail.com 
if you are interested in attending

WRITING PRACTICE AT THE C.G. JUNG CENTER

The Fall 2014 / 4th season of expressive writing at the C.G. Jung Center has concluded. Watch for announcement about future offerings.

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"Write the whole truth about the life you know." These words by author Henry Miller describes the essence of the Sunday afternoon writing practice group.

Writers write their truths in a supportive atmosphere using various prompts to initiate timed writing sessions. This approach is based on the methods of Natalie Goldberg, Pat Schneider, and Lawrence Spann.

No previous experience is required. Bring a notebook and pen.

SIT, WALK, WRITE: CONTEMPLATIVE WRITING RETREAT AT THE C.G. JUNG CENTER

September 21st from 1 to 5pm

408 Franklin Street



Non-members of C.G. Jung Center: $35
Members: $25




The first contemplative writing retreat last Winter was a restful and creative afternoon for several of us who gathered at The Jung Center. I am hosting another chance to experience this practice, inspired by The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language (Natalie Goldberg).

I had the pleasure of participating in a "Writing Practice" retreat with Natalie Goldberg in 1991 after enjoying her first book, Writing Down the Bones. Following the workshop, I wrote with several others weekly for a year using the approach to self-expression through connecting with language and I incorporated writing practice into groups I facilitated as an art therapist.

The author is a longtime student of Zen, a practice that has informed her writing. Reading her books inspired me to pursue an investigation of meditation practice through the last 20+ years. Her teaching method now integrates writing with silence, mindful sitting, mindful walking, reading aloud, and listening to others. 

Sit for 10-20 minutes. Walk for 10 minutes. Write for 10-20 minutes



SIT mindfully to experience stillness and silence. 
WALK mindfully to connect with your body and ground.  
WRITE mindfully to engage your mind

Enter writing from a fresh place...writing exercises will be provided to structure the timed sessions.  Following each writing session we read aloud and listen to what others have written.

There will also be readings, a tea break. 

No previous experience with writing or meditation is required. 

Chairs and cushions will both be available.

Space is limited--Please register at www.apswny.com or RSVP directly to me at patpendleton39@gmail.com

 

MO' JOE...A NEW ANTHOLOGY

Mo' Joe: The Anthology is a wonderful collection of over one hundred poems honoring the elusive Joe the Poet, a character who has evolved in the work of John Roche, editor of this publication available from Beatlick Press


Two of my poems are included:







FORGETFUL JO (p. 73)

Jo got lost
She wandered, gathered, observed
sweep, sweep, sweep
away the veils, the chatter, the traffic
Tie on dancing shoes
move, move, move
pedal, steer, drive
Stop and sit, listen, look
Jo took a breath and remembered
who she was


NEW JOE (p. 137)

Joe imagines a better look for himself
no more preppy school teacher
wild artiste instead
grow out shaggy hair, cultivate goatee, revise clothing
order "Dancing with Wolves Shirt" from The J. Peterman
                      Company catalog
blousy and loose for thirty-nine dollars
available in natural, light blue, and indigo
like those worn by Byron, Wilde, or Tennyson
one hundred percent Joe the Poet
so fine with his icy blue eyes and indigo garb